The most annoying part of our trip in Emirates first class was not the long flight from LAX to Dubai or even the backtracking to Milan. It was flying up to Vancouver the night before since we … [Read more...] about Review: Fairmont Vancouver Airport
Scott is a former scientist who created Travel Codex to unravel the complexity of travel loyalty programs. He now lives in Seattle while attending business school and flies over 150,000 miles every year.
Two Weeks in Italy: Where, How, and Why I Paid So Much $$$
My wife and I just returned from a two-week trip to Italy. We had talked about the idea for this trip for several years. Megan once spent an undergraduate semester in one of the Tuscan hill towns … [Read more...] about Two Weeks in Italy: Where, How, and Why I Paid So Much $$$
Alaska Airlines Will Partner with Aer Lingus, but I’m Still Concerned about Global Strategy
The Seattle Times is reporting that Aer Lingus, based in Dublin, is planning to partner with Alaska Airlines in a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. That means the ability to earn and redeem miles … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines Will Partner with Aer Lingus, but I’m Still Concerned about Global Strategy
National Car Rental’s State of Business Travel Survey Shows More Business Travelers Making Time for Fun
One of the biggest challenges of business travel is finding time for yourself. It’s easy on the road to focus even more on your work, without the distractions of the office or family. But that doesn’t … [Read more...] about National Car Rental’s State of Business Travel Survey Shows More Business Travelers Making Time for Fun
United Airlines Walks Back Foolish Changes to Employee Incentive Program
News spread over the weekend that United Airlines was ditching its traditional employee incentive program, which provided quarterly bonuses of about $300 for meeting certain performance targets, to … [Read more...] about United Airlines Walks Back Foolish Changes to Employee Incentive Program
Club Carlson Hotel Program Rebrands as Radisson Rewards
Although interest in Club Carlson has waned considerably since a massive devaluation (it was once one of the most lucrative programs for free award nights), but the name probably never helped as far … [Read more...] about Club Carlson Hotel Program Rebrands as Radisson Rewards
Earn 1,000 World of Hyatt Points for Night You Rent from Oasis
Although Hyatt already partnered with Oasis, a company that offers upscale vacation rentals, back in October, it's only now that the company has extended that partnership to include the World of Hyatt … [Read more...] about Earn 1,000 World of Hyatt Points for Night You Rent from Oasis
Take a Spring Break to Hawaii for $179 Each Way
Alaska Airlines is offering a sale on flights to Hawaii this week, with fares as low as $179 each way from San Jose to Kauai, $199 each way from San Diego to Kona, $199 each way from Portland to Maui, … [Read more...] about Take a Spring Break to Hawaii for $179 Each Way
Review: Hyatt Regency Kyoto
As the annual cherry blossom season approaches, I'm trying to catch up on some past trip reports from Japan so that you might be inspired to take a trip of your own. I only started visiting the … [Read more...] about Review: Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Review: Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii (Big Island)
Each island in Hawaii has a unique appeal and some unique detractions. While the island of Hawaii -- also known as the Big Island -- has the only active volcano and a variety of other attractions, the … [Read more...] about Review: Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii (Big Island)
Scott Mackenzie created Travel Codex to share his tricks for better travel.
